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YH62 HLC

2012 BMW 1 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,564 mi
Last recorded121,564 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2012 BMW 1 Series67,597 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH62 HLC
MakeBMW
Model1 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2026 121,564 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Aug 2026 121,497 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2025 113,953 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2025 113,953 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 103,471 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2024 103,463 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 93,551 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 85,063 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2021 77,203 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 71,975 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 64,930 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Sep 2018 54,715 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 44,533 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 35,661 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 35,655 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2015 26,497 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 1 Series?

Based on 985,320 MOT tests across 97,716 vehicles.

82.6%
Pass Rate
6,872
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
97,716
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,465
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 4,886
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 4,140
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YH62 HLC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 BMW 1 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.3% with a typical mileage of 67,597 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 1 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,465 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YH62 HLC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 1 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 1 Series is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YH62 HLC registered?

YH62 HLC is a 2012 BMW 1 Series, first registered on 19 September 2012.

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